In the Northern Hemisphere, the spring equinox is also referred to as the March equinox and the vernal equinox. Stumped by that last one? It makes sense when you consider the word’s origin: Vernal ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's been a long winter, but spring is close. On Friday, the vernal equinox arrived, signaling the astronomical start of spring ...

Easter is always celebrated after the official start of spring … but it doesn’t quite feel like the season has arrived in Washington, D.C., until the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. This spring ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A flock of swans fly at sunrise on the first day of fall in London's Richmond Park. The autumnal and vernal equinoxes signal the ...

The Earth's equator is aligned directly with the Sun on the vernal equinox. @NOAASatellitePA / X Astronomically, an equinox occurs when the sun is directly above the equator. The term combines the ...

EVANSVILLE — The Spring Equinox Celebration, an after-hours event at the Angel Mounds State Historic Site, will celebrate the start of spring on Friday evening. The event, which begins at 4:30 p.m.

It’s far from clear if the weather is planning to cooperate, but spring arrives — technically, at least — Friday. The vernal equinox arrives on Friday, marking the start of the spring season for the ...

Once a year, the sun will align precisely at the right place above the Earth’s equator and signal the start of astronomical spring for the northern hemisphere, bringing us longer, warmer days. This ...

Tara Mandala will host its Spring Equinox Celebration beginning at 9 a.m. March 23 at the Tara Mandala Retreat Center. The day of events will be focused on setting new intentions and finding renewal ...

After many months of long nights and darkened days, spring hath sprung itself free from the jailhouse of winter.What is an equinox? The Earth's equator is aligned directly with the Sun on the vernal ...